Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Digital tools are transforming how engineers find jobs. From user-friendly job portals and strategic social media presence to secure cloud file sharing, technology empowers candidates to stand out while balancing visibility and confidentiality. Mastering these resources accelerates career advancement in today’s competitive engineering job market.
Pakistan’s Economic Survey 2024-25 reports strong growth in IT exports ($2.825B) and telecom revenues (Rs803B). Broadband and telecom subscriptions also surged. For FY 2025-26, ambitious trade targets aim to increase exports ($44.9B) and imports ($79.2B), while keeping the current account deficit low at 0.5% of GDP. Workers’ remittances are expected to remain a key economic pillar at $39.4B. The federal budget is set at Rs17.6 trillion with significant tax collection goals.
e& UAE has set a world record by achieving a 600Mbps uplink speed on a live 5G network using FR1 band aggregation and uplink 3Tx technology, fully compliant with 3GPP Release 17. This milestone advances 5G-Advanced capabilities, empowering applications like 8K video uploads, cloud gaming, and smart homes with unprecedented speed and low latency. It reinforces the UAE’s position as a global tech leader driving next-generation digital innovation.
Banglalink and ICC Communication have partnered to offer advanced digital services such as corporate connectivity and vehicle tracking, strengthening enterprise capabilities and service delivery across Bangladesh.
Nigeria’s FMCIDE launched the AgriConnect pilot in Ogun State, equipping farmers with AI-powered smart devices and connectivity to improve agricultural productivity and inclusion, supporting national food security and digital economy goals.
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